Direct Electron, L.P.
San Diego, CA
- UEI
- LM55T19DEWC6
- CAGE
- 4TPN1
- Primary NAICS
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Partnership or Limited Liability Partnership
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 13240 Evening Crk S Dr Ste. 311, San Diego, CA 92128, USA
- Website
- directelectron.com
- Founded
- 2007
- Employees
- 11-50
- Estimated annual revenue
- $1M-$10M
- Industry
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- Health Care
- Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Tools & Services
- SIC code
- 38 Instruments & Related Products
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2027 To date | $0 |
| FY2026 | $0 |
| FY2025 | $21,303 |
| FY2024 | $632,150 |
| FY2023 | $364,930 |
Contract awards
Grant awards
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About the company
Direct Electron, L.P. is a San Diego-based partnership registered in SAM.gov since 2007, specializing in the design and manufacturing of advanced electron microscopy technologies and imaging systems. As a self-certified small disadvantaged business and manufacturer of goods, the company focuses on developing cutting-edge scientific instrumentation with a particular emphasis on high-resolution electron detection and imaging technologies. The firm provides sophisticated camera systems, detectors, and related hardware and software solutions primarily to federal research agencies in the scientific and technological domains.
Through its federal contract awards, Direct Electron, L.P. has secured multiple purchase orders from civilian agencies, including the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). These contracts have involved the procurement of specialized equipment such as direct electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) detectors, electron microscopy cameras, and maintenance services for scientific instrumentation. The contract awards, ranging from $21,303 to $660,650, have not utilized specific set-aside designations and have been primarily focused on providing advanced scientific imaging and detection technologies to support research infrastructure and capabilities.
The company has been particularly successful in securing federal grant awards from agencies like the Department of Energy's Office of Science, National Institute of Mental Health, and National Institute of General Medical Sciences. These grants, totaling approximately $495,501, support research and development of innovative electron microscopy technologies. Specific grant projects include developing high-speed, high-resolution camera systems for electron backscatter diffraction, creating ultra-fast electron counting cameras for cryo-electron microscopy, designing energy-discriminating direct detectors for multi-color scanning electron microscopy, and advancing automated techniques for correcting image distortions in scanning transmission electron microscopy. The grants demonstrate Direct Electron's commitment to pushing the boundaries of electron microscopy technology across multiple scientific disciplines, with a focus on improving imaging capabilities, data processing, and technological accessibility.
Quick answers
Is Direct Electron, L.P. registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Direct Electron, L.P.'s SAM.gov registration is active through July 28, 2027.
What is Direct Electron, L.P.'s CAGE code?
Direct Electron, L.P.'s CAGE code is 4TPN1, and its Unique Entity ID (UEI) is LM55T19DEWC6.
How much has Direct Electron, L.P. received in federal contracts?
Federal contracts obligated $21,303 to Direct Electron, L.P. in fiscal year 2025 and $1,018,383 in fiscal years 2023 through 2027.
What is Direct Electron, L.P.'s most recent federal award?
Direct Electron, L.P.'s most recent federal contract award is Maintenance for apollo camera (75N93025P01014), from National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH), on July 1, 2025.
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- Federal contract awards
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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